Benchwarmer Chicago hats-cchl They say you were born

They say you were born outside on a -30 degree Prairie night in between periods of the Stanley Cup final

It's go time and there's no on else coach would want on the ice in overtime other than you

A time where Men were Men and the game was a Hell of a lot tougher than it is now- and ya had to walk 25 miles to the rink carrying your equipment in a blizzard

September is closing in and all you can think about is that moment you walk into the dressing room and get to see all the boys again

Benchwarmer Chicago hats-cchl They say you were bornThrough the icy cold wind and ankle deep snow you keep your legs moving, determined to get to the rink as quick as possible. The crispy Canadian winter invigorates you as a noise in the distance stops you in your tracks like a wolf smelling the wind. A faint "I'm open" echoes though the valley below you. Over the hill you gaze down on a thing of beauty; a game of shinny in full force. You sit on a dead log that serves as a make shift bench and begin